5. Gareth Davies Hit En Route to Toulon Try

Thanks to a dramatic last-ditch effort from substitute Gareth Davies, Cardiff Blues were able to claim a historical victory over serial spenders and reigning Heineken Cup champions Toulon this weekend.

However, the try didn't come easily. After weaving his way beyond the likes of Jonny Wilkinson and Maxime Mermoz, Davies almost saw his moment of glory go down in flames thanks to a tipping challenge from Freddie Michalak.

The 29-year-old would nonetheless break away and scramble for the most important score of his Blues career, but not before this heart-in-the-mouth tackle left him feeling sore.

3. Dave Kearney Blasted out of Touch vs. Castres

In what was probably the scrappiest encounter of the weekend, Castres could probably have walked away from Leinster with a win had they not made so many wasteful mistakes in both attack and defence.

One striking example of the latter is Remi Lamerat's needless hit on the home team's Dave Kearney, which earned the French centre a stint in the sin bin, which would go on to have a great impact on the result.

The younger of the Kearney brothers was obviously incensed by the challenge, but was eventually calmed down by older sibling Rob, and got the most important revenge of all—four Heineken Cup points.

1. Kieran Marmion Gets Laid out by Vunisa

Though it may be unfair to some, small players are more than aware of the disadvantages that may await them in a sport largely dominated by the hulking masses of modern rugby.

Unfortunately, Kieran Marmion had to be reminded the hard way this weekend as the Connacht scrum-half was subjected to the tackling talents of Zebre No. 8 Samu Vunisa, arguably the biggest player on the pitch at the time.

New Zealander Vunisa may have been almost static at the point of contact, but there's a lot to be said for getting in under the chest of one's opponent and finding that perfect angle in a tackle.

In any case, it will take some time before Marmion works up the courage to carry the ball back into the fray as he did in his side's Heineken Cup win this weekend.